My New Old Pool Dig Out

[cboeger1974]

One of the photos is named pool empty but I’m sure when I zoom in I can see some sort of animal moving about holding a long pole. You might need to SLAM just in case he’s shedding nasty stuff to the water.
On a serious note, congrats. The family is going to love this for many years and the pain of the last year will be soon forgotten (about 3 months in if my experiences of living in a caravan for a year with my family whilst we knocked down and rebuilt our house... the bad memories quickly fade)

I agree with you on the pain subsiding. I completed the house reno 7 years ago (my 4th gut rehab) and have forgotten the pain associated with no sleep / sledge hammer demo until 2am / living with in laws / and everything else associated with the love of saving something old! My grandfather taught me the love and value of fixing old things that were built during a different time when people cared about craftsmanship, quality construction, and more importantly good materials. Don't misinterpret my statement: there are many builders and tradesman who still care today but the next generation is missing the boat - kids are not encouraged to learn a trade. There is a reason why my house is still standing after 100 years. And hopefully my house and pool will still be standing after another 100 years.

 

[Newdude]

The family is going to love this for many years and the pain of the last year will be soon forgotten (about 3 months in if my experiences

Yup. Or try and complain to the first few friends over. They will SHUT you up on the spot. ‘OMG just LOOK at what you’ve DONE!!’ They will not listen to one word of the headaches. By the third or fourth time, you’ll believe them and feel that way too.

 

[koffey]

amazing, just simply amazing. well done.